Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2024

#R1#
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A clash of legs there as Luciano blocks the low kick.
Rambo takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Rambo misses.
Rambo needs to keep his hands up - Luciano had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like John Rambo has been cut.
Rambo walks into a straight right hand from Luciano.
Luciano drops Rambo with a straight right hand, right on the button! Luciano follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Luciano!
An out of breath Antonio Luciano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 219: Jiang v Assndrop
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Jacckson has managed to clinch.
Jacckson misses with the head strike.
Luciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Jacckson.
I was talking to Luciano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jacckson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacckson lands a left hand.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jacckson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Luciano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jacckson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Luciano is defending well.
A head punch on the inside from Jacckson fails to land.
Jacckson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jacckson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Luciano.
Jacckson jumps guard but Luciano stands there with Jacckson around his waist. Jacckson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Antonio Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KO Jacckson.
Luciano gets underhooks to prevent Jacckson's takedown attempt.
Jacckson lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacckson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano pushes Jacckson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Luciano as Jacckson tries to tie him up.
Jacckson tries to throw a body punch but Luciano avoids it by throwing Jacckson back against the cage. #T1#
Jacckson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jacckson lands with a left to the head.
Luciano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luciano pushes off an throws an elbow but Jacckson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Jacckson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jacckson manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Jacckson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Luciano has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jacckson but great work by Luciano.
Jacckson manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Jacckson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luciano pulls his head out easily.
Luciano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jacckson tries to roll over but Luciano keeps him under control.
Luciano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Luciano continues to stall.
Jacckson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Luciano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacckson on the ground.
Luciano wants to take a breather but Jacckson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Jacckson actively working from the bottom here.
Jacckson is looking to improve his position.
Luciano is trying to control. Jacckson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Jacckson looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Jacckson is positioning himself well to prevent Luciano advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jacckson actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Luciano in particular looking to stall.
Luciano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jacckson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Jacckson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jacckson slips under a jab from Luciano.
Jacckson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Jacckson has knocked Luciano down with a huge combo! Jacckson steps away and waves a wobbly Luciano back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Luciano is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Antonio Luciano has been cut.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Jacckson scores with a counter punch that sends Luciano to the canvas! Jacckson smells blood - he's punishing Luciano with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Luciano has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KO Jacckson!
KO Jacckson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 210: Fedetenko v Shida
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kanaani.
Kanaani looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kanaani.
Kanaani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kanaani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Kanaani saw that one coming.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Kanaani thuds a left hand into Luciano's body.
Kanaani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Mehdi Kanaani has been cut.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Kanaani moved out of range.
Kanaani lands a jab to the nose.
Kanaani connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luciano. Luciano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Luciano blocks a jab.
Kanaani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kanaani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kanaani cracks Luciano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kanaani moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kanaani.
Kanaani lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kanaani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kanaani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luciano slips a jab and a cross from Kanaani.
Antonio Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano throws a lazy uppercut
and Kanaani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kanaani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Kanaani.
Luciano throws a hook but Kanaani blocks it.
Luciano swings widly with a right hand
and Kanaani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Kanaani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanaani went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A cross from Luciano lands.
Kanaani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Luciano cracks Kanaani with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kanaani looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Luciano finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanaani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luciano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kanaani moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Kanaani moved out of range.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Kanaani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano throws a hook but Kanaani blocks it.#T2#
Luciano misses with a hook
and Kanaani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Luciano lands a big right hand that sends Kanaani crashing to the mat! Luciano stays standing though and waves Kanaani back to his feet!#ROC2#Kanaani is rocked!#CUT2#Mehdi Kanaani's cut is getting worse.
Luciano lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Kanaani - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Luciano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Luciano!
Antonio Luciano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 205: Bang v Jukola
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Rutger scores with a nice head shot.
Rutger swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Rutger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutger slips a jab from Luciano.#KD2#
Rutger lands a big uppercut and Luciano crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Luciano looks OK. Rutger waves Luciano back to his feet!#ROC2#Luciano is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Antonio Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rutger slips under a jab from Luciano.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Luciano connects with a jab.
Luciano throws an overhand right that lands on Rutger's shoulder, as Rutger tries to avoid the shot.
Rutger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Luciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutger moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutger lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Luciano - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Rutger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rufus Rutger!
Our winner, Rufus Rutger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 197: Dracul v Minoru
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
Luciano throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tepes Iii. #SU2#
Tepes Iii gets to his feet - Luciano follows without any prompting.
Luciano swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a single leg into guard. Luciano didn't expect that.
Luciano is looking to stand back up but Tepes Iii counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Luciano. #REVR#
Luciano is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Tepes Iii decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Tepes Iii has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Luciano is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tepes Iii.
Luciano pulls Tepes Iii in to control the position.
Luciano continues to stall.
Luciano wants to sweep here but Tepes Iii controlling him for the moment.
Luciano trying to keep a closed guard but Tepes Iii is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Luciano looking for a sweep. Not yet Luciano, not yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tepes Iii blocks a jab.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Luciano misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a single leg into guard. Luciano didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano is trying to hold Tepes Iii in close to prevent damage but Tepes Iii has managed to pass into half guard.
Luciano tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tepes Iii has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Luciano tries to reverse the position but Tepes Iii maintains control.#SU2#
Tepes Iii stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Luciano throws a hook but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Antonio Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Luciano throws a hook but Tepes Iii avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Luciano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a takedown into side control.
Luciano wants to get back to his feet but Tepes Iii is dominant here and he's now got Luciano's back!
Tepes Iii trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Luciano doesn't escape.
Luciano tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luciano throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano scores with the left hand. Tepes Iii knows he should have avoided that one.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Luciano misses.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Luciano.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.#T1#
Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Luciano misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Luciano holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SU2#
Tepes Iii stands up from half guard.
Luciano throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Luciano.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes Iii.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A left lands for Luciano.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Antonio Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes Iii takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Tepes Iii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii staying out of range there.
Luciano looks to land a left hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range nicely.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Luciano misses.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Vlad Tepes Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luciano misses with a hook. Tepes Iii ducked under it nicely.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Luciano throws a hook but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Antonio Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luciano is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes Iii can do to turn this around?
Luciano scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Luciano throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes Iii's shoulder, as Tepes Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Tepes Iii slips the punch.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Luciano throws a jab when Tepes Iii was well out of range.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Luciano!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano wants to control but Tepes Iii postures up.#SU2#
Tepes Iii decides to stand back up. Tepes Iii steps back and let's Luciano get back to his feet.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Luciano.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Luciano.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Luciano misses with a straight right.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Luciano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano misses with a hook. Tepes Iii ducked under it nicely.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Luciano misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Tepes Iii counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tepes Iii won't allow Luciano to sweep him here.
Luciano is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Tepes Iii stands up from Luciano's guard - Tepes Iii perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Luciano throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown. Luciano fights it but they end up in guard.
Luciano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tepes Iii is one step ahead there.
Luciano is looking to sweep but instead, Tepes Iii has passed into half guard. #SU2#
Tepes Iii stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Luciano throws a hook but Tepes Iii avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Tepes Iii slips under a jab.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Luciano throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes Iii's shoulder, as Tepes Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Tepes Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.
Tepes Iii staying out of range there.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Luciano throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a takedown into side control.
Luciano tries to bench press Tepes Iii off him but Tepes Iii keeps the position.
Vlad Tepes Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SU2#
Tepes Iii decides to stand back up. Tepes Iii steps back and let's Luciano get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Luciano misses with a hook #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into side control. Luciano won't be happy with that.
Luciano tries to control but Tepes Iii manages to take his back.
Luciano can't escape the position.
Tepes Iii controls the action.#T4##SU2#
Tepes Iii decides to stand up.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown. Luciano fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Luciano.
Luciano trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tepes Iii has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes Iii!
After winning the bout, Vlad Tepes Iii thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 190: Logan v Assndrop
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Dickons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Dickons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano throws a right hand that misses
and Dickons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dickons.
Dickons slips under a jab.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Luciano lands a jab to the head.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dickons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dickons scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Dickons rushes Luciano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickons.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickons tries to circle away but Luciano has him pinned against the cage.
Luciano gets underhooks to prevent Dickons's takedown attempt.
Dickons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Dickons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Dickons blocking some punches.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Dickons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickons.
Dickons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dickons blocks an uppercut.
Luciano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dickons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dickons drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luciano takes a shot to the head.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dickons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dickons looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovan Dickons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dickons takes a shot to the head.
Luciano lands with a left to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Dickons has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dickons has Luciano pushed against the cage.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Dickons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickons.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dickons lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Dickons breaks from the clinch.
Luciano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dickons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano throws a jab when Dickons was well out of range.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Dickons ducks down to avoid it.
Antonio Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano throws the left hand but Dickons avoids the punch easily.
Dickons throws a sloppy head kick and Luciano moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Dickons.
Dickons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Dickons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano avoids the head kick by Dickons.
A punch lands to the side of Luciano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dickons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Dickons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dickons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dickons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.#T3##TD#
Dickons shoots in and gets a takedown into Luciano's guard.
Luciano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickons throwing strikes from guard but Luciano blocks nicely.
Dickons wants to pass the guard but Luciano is keeping the position.
Luciano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Luciano seems keen to control Dickons's posture.
Dickons wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dickons throws a big elbow that misses.
Luciano is pulling down on Dickons's head. It's preventing any offense from Dickons, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dickons ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dickons is looking to land body kicks.
Luciano misses with a hook. Dickons ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dickons slips a jab from Luciano.
Dickons feinted with a counter takedown.
Dickons takes one on the button.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Dickons getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano scores with a jab.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Dickons scores with a nice head shot.
Luciano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antonio Luciano will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Luciano misses with a left hand
and Dickons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Dickons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Luciano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dickons to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Luciano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dickons is trying to maintain the position but Luciano is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickons is looking to improve his position.
Dickons is refusing to be controlled, as Luciano sits in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Dickons looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Luciano pushes past his half guard into mount!
Dickons gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dickons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luciano pulls his head out easily.
Luciano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Dickons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luciano pulls his head out easily.
Dickons trying to control here.
Luciano is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2##SUB#
Dickons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dickons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Luciano tries to pass to full mount but Dickons defends it.
Luciano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dickons does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Luciano is controlling the pace.
Dickons is looking for a sweep. Luciano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Luciano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dickons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Antonio Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dickons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Dickons looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Luciano throws the left hand but Dickons avoids the punch easily.
Dickons defending well as Luciano loads up on a big left hand.
Dickons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luciano swivels and escapes.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Dickons slips under a jab.
Dickons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dickons with a nice cross.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Dickons moved out of range.
A big left from Luciano misses. #T4#
Dickons lands with a right hand.
Dickons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dickons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Luciano throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Dickons counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickons is looking to take a break and control but Luciano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dickons postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Luciano is not content to let Dickons control the position.
Luciano is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jovan Dickons dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dickons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dickons staying out of range there.
Dickons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Dickons is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Luciano's half guard.
Dickons wants to control but Luciano is keeping him busy.
Luciano regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dickons.
Luciano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dickons. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dickons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luciano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dickons passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dickons is working for a submission of some sort.
Dickons trying to control from half guard but Luciano is working away. #T1##SUB#
Luciano is defending against the submission attempts here by Dickons.
Luciano tries to get to full guard but Dickons has control of the leg.
Dickons is looking to take a break and control but Luciano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luciano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Still in half guard, Dickons seems content to control.
Dickons not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Dickons wants to work for an arm triangle but Luciano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Luciano is doing well to control the position and prevent Dickons from advancing to side control.
Luciano tries to get to full guard but Dickons has control of the leg.
Luciano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dickons passes Luciano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dickons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Luciano is concentrating on defense, preventing Dickons from advancing position. #T3#
Dickons seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luciano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Dickons is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Luciano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dickons.
Luciano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dickons is working away from the top position though.
Dickons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dickons thows a huge punch but Luciano dodges it nicely.
Dickons is looking to advance position but Luciano won't allow it.
Dickons seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luciano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dickons lands a nice looking body shot.
Luciano is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL#
Dickons takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Luciano working aggressively here.
Dickons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dickons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luciano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dickons seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Luciano can turn it around.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dickons lands a nice uppercut.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Antonio Luciano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dickons struggles to land a body shot inside as Luciano controls his hands. #BC#
Dickons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Dickons's head but Dickons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dickons dips to his left and cracks Luciano with an uppercut!
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from Luciano misses.
Dickons seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dickons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickons slips under a jab.
Luciano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dickons finds it's way round the side to connect with Luciano's head.
Dickons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Dickons.
Luciano misses with a left hand
and Dickons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jovan Dickons showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dickons has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jovan Dickons!

Event: WVT 182: Le Franc v Creed
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1##CL#
Bradley has managed to clinch.
Bradley misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bradley.
Bradley blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Bradley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bradley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luciano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bradley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luciano misses with a hook
and Bradley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Luciano lands with a hook. Bradley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bradley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Bradley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bradley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luciano throws out the jab.
Luciano misses the jab.
Bradley needs to keep his hands up - Luciano had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bradley moves away from the strike by Luciano.
Bradley scores with a sloppy right hand. Luciano should have avoided that one.
Luciano looks to land a left hand but Bradley moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Bradley clinches up against the cage.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Bradley breaks the clinch. #T1#
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Bradley.
Bradley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Bradley's head but Bradley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Bradley misses the target.
Bradley misses the shot to the body.
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Bradley moves away and avoids it.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Bradley ducks down to avoid it.
Bradley slips under a jab from Luciano.
Bradley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Luciano thuds his right hand into Bradley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Bradley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Luciano! Bradley lets Luciano back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Luciano is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano swings widly with a right hand
and Bradley counters with a right hand from hell and Luciano is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Bradley!
A relieved looking Derrick Bradley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 177: Anderson v Seanoa
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Garrett lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garrett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Garrett slips a jab from Luciano.
Garrett ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Luciano swings widly with a right hand
and Garrett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garrett misses with a hook.
Luciano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Garrett ducks down to avoid it.
Antonio Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Garrett. #CL2#
Garrett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Luciano, pushing him back against the cage.
Garrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
A short right from Garrett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luciano working aggressively here.
I was talking to Luciano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Garrett goes for a takedown attempt but Luciano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Luciano throws a hook but Garrett avoids it easily.
Garrett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Garrett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Garrett moved out of range.
Garrett steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Luciano.
Garrett moves out of range of the strikes.
Luciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Garrett counter with a right hand. #T1#
A big right from Luciano misses.
Luciano moves forwards but Garrett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luciano throws a poor cross that misses
and Garrett counters with a nice body shot.
Garrett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Luciano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garrett's head.
Antonio Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garrett lands a jab.
Garrett just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Garrett clinches up with Luciano and pushes him back against the cage.
Garrett lands a body shot.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garrett backwards.
Garrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garrett throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Garrett tries to work over Luciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Garrett.
Garrett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garrett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Luciano throws an elbow but it misses.
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garrett misses with a body punch.
Luciano lands with a left to the head.
Garrett tries to work over Luciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garrett misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garrett lands a shoulder strike.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garrett.
Garrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Luciano blocks a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett throws a punch but it's blocked by Luciano.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Garrett.
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garrett misses with a body punch. #T3#
Garrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garrett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garrett misses with a punch to the body.
Garrett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucianos head.
Garrett presses Luciano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garrett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garrett.
Garrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
We've been informed that Garrett has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
Luciano prevents a body shot from Garrett.
Luciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Garrett misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Garrett.
Garrett throws a punch but it's blocked by Luciano.
Garrett can't find room to land a body shot as Luciano controls the action.
Nice body punch from Garrett - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Garrett misses with the head strike.
Garrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow.
Garrett misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Garrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garrett tries to work over Luciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Garrett - that landed with a thud.
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Garrett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garrett.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Garrett throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Luciano.
Garrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garrett tries to throw a body punch but Luciano avoids it by throwing Garrett back against the cage.
Garrett misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garrett leaning against his opponent.
Luciano blocks a body shot from Garrett.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garrett blocking some punches.
Garrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bo Garrett will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Garrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Luciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Garrett counters with a takedown into side control.
Garrett lands a few punches from side control.
Garrett postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Garrett postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Luciano dodges the ground and pound from Garrett.
Luciano wants to control but Garrett postures up.
Garrett lands a decent elbow from side control.
Check out the look on Garrett's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Garrett is working Luciano over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garrett is putting a hurting on Luciano here, landing some big shots from side control.
Garrett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Garrett in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Luciano is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bo Garrett!
During a confident post fight interview, Bo Garrett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 172: Vargas v Railio 3
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Luciano throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Luciano throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Luciano slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie slips a straight right by Luciano.
Luciano misses with a straight right. #CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Luciano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luciano avoids a wild elbow strike from Gracie.
Gracie lands a nice elbow.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Luciano holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luciano throws a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luciano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Luciano with a hook.
Luciano tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Gracie misses. #T1#
Luciano takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Luciano saw that one coming.
Luciano looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Luciano sprawls and moves away.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range. #CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Luciano lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Luciano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Luciano throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.#CL#
Luciano tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Gracie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Luciano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gracie seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Luciano can turn it around.#T2#
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Luciano won't allow it.
Luciano stalling against the cage.
Gracie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie misses with an elbow over the top.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Gracie pulls guard. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Luciano defends it easily. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Luciano defends easily. #T3#
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luciano is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Luciano has passed into side control.
Luciano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Luciano keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie keeping his opponent close.
Luciano working away.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Luciano off and has taken his back!
Luciano tries to escape the position.
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Luciano pushed the leg off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antonio Luciano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bryan Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Luciano with a nice cross.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Antonio Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Luciano feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gracie sprawling to the canvas! Gracie rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Luciano finish him?! #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Luciano ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Gracie out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Luciano!
Our winner, Antonio Luciano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 166: Halsti v Thibbs Jr
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dickons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luciano tries to move into range but Dickons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dickons slips under a jab.
Luciano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Luciano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Luciano throws a jab when Dickons was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Antonio Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dickons lands a nice looking body shot.
Dickons cracks Luciano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Dickons swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dickons.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Dickons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dickons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano walks into a stiff left hand from Dickons.
Luciano throws a poor cross that misses
and Dickons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luciano misses with a right hand
and Dickons counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A big left from Luciano misses.
Dickons lands a jab.
A jab from Luciano misses.
It looked like Dickons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
It looks like Dickons has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Luciano throws a hook but Dickons avoids it easily.
Luciano misses with a right hand
enabling Dickons to counter with a crisp jab.
Dickons scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab from Dickons.
Luciano blocks a head kick by Dickons.
Dickons clobbers Luciano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luciano misses with a hook
and Dickons counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Dickons.
Luciano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Dickons is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Luciano's half guard.
Dickons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Dickons is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Luciano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Luciano manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Dickons throws a big right hand that misses.
Dickons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dickons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dickons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Luciano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dickons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Luciano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dickons throwing strikes from guard but Luciano blocks nicely.
Dickons trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dickons trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Luciano manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickons being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Dickons working for a triangle but Luciano defends it easily.
Luciano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Dickons has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Luciano should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dickons has tightened it up now! Luciano should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jovan Dickons!

Event: WVT 158: Mathieu v Seanoa
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
Luciano thuds his right hand into Arnason's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Jeremy Arnason has been cut.
A lazy left from Luciano finds it's target.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Arnason lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Luciano backs up against the cage.
Arnason connects with a leg kick.
Luciano throws a hook but Arnason avoids it easily.
Arnason slips a jab from Luciano.
Arnason looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arnason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Arnason is out of range.
Arnason is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Luciano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arnason finds it's way round the side to connect with Luciano's head.
Luciano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arnason ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arnason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arnason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Arnason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arnason tries a quick counter leg kick but Luciano is wise to it.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Luciano misses the jab.
Arnason closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Luciano misses with a hook
and Arnason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arnason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Luciano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arnason fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Luciano misses with a straight right.
Antonio Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Arnason ducks down to avoid it.
Arnason misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arnason darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arnason will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luciano misses with an uppercut
and Arnason counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arnason takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Luciano throws an overhand right that lands on Arnason's shoulder, as Arnason tries to avoid the shot.
Arnason let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Luciano misses with a right hand
and Arnason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arnason scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arnason closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnason lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Arnason.
Arnason cracks Luciano with a good jab.
Arnason moves out of range of the strikes.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Arnason to counter with a crisp jab.
Arnason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Arnason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Arnason moved out of range.
Luciano is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#KD#
Luciano drops Arnason with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Arnason looks back up at him and smiles so Luciano waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Arnason is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Jeremy Arnason's cut even more.#T2#
Arnason defending well as Luciano loads up on a big left hand.
Arnason is still on wobbly legs! Can Luciano finish him?
Arnason moves out of range of the strikes.
Arnason is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Luciano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luciano slips a straight right by Arnason.
Luciano throwing a counter right hand but Arnason manages to avoid it.
Arnason seems to have recovered his senses.
Luciano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arnason slips a jab from Luciano.
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Arnason is out of range.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arnason.
Luciano walks into a straight right hand from Arnason.
Arnason connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Luciano momentarily.
Arnason needs to keep his hands up - Luciano had a free shot at his head there.
Luciano blocks a jab.
Luciano closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Arnason! Luciano dives in looking to finish! Arnason is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Luciano!
After winning the bout, Antonio Luciano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Jeremy Arnason had this to say: 'I'll be back motherflippers! And when I'm back I will win the rematch easy peasy!'.

Event: WVT 147: Ihantala v Kok
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1#
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luciano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luciano blocks a head kick by Bokhchuud.
Luciano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Bokhchuud counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Bokhchuud stands up out of the half guard.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Bokhchuud does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Bokhchuud moved out of range.
Antonio Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Khuchtei Bokhchuud has been cut.
Bokhchuud swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bokhchuud throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Luciano's head.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Bokhchuud's head but Bokhchuud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bokhchuud lands a right hook to the body.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Bokhchuud's head but Bokhchuud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bokhchuud tries to counter with a clinch but Luciano shakes him off and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Bokhchuud scores with a shot to the body.
Bokhchuud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Bokhchuud is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Luciano with a body shot.#T1#
Bokhchuud smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bokhchuud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Luciano throws the left hand but Bokhchuud avoids the punch easily.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Bokhchuud drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.
Nice straight punches there by Luciano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Luciano.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Bokhchuud slips the punch.
Bokhchuud has a takedown stuffed.
Bokhchuud moves away from the strike by Luciano.
Bokhchuud is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bokhchuud ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Bokhchuud wants to counter the offense by Luciano and move into the clinch position.
Bokhchuud takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
Luciano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Luciano throws a hook but Bokhchuud avoids it easily.
Bokhchuud tries to work over Luciano's front leg with a kick but Luciano checks it.
Bokhchuud moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Luciano is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bokhchuud lunges at Luciano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luciano's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bokhchuud ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.#T2#
Bokhchuud staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bokhchuud lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Luciano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Luciano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bokhchuud throws out a leg kick but Luciano moves out of range and Bokhchuud only half commits.
A counter left hand to the body from Luciano misses its target.
Bokhchuud tried to score with a low kick but Luciano checks it.
Bokhchuud staying out of range there.
Bokhchuud throws out a leg kick but Luciano moves out of range and Bokhchuud only half commits.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Bokhchuud moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bokhchuud is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luciano throws an overhand right that lands on Bokhchuud's shoulder, as Bokhchuud tries to avoid the shot.
Bokhchuud with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Bokhchuud is out of range.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bokhchuud scores with a shot to the body.
Bokhchuud moves away from the strike by Luciano.
Bokhchuud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Bokhchuud.#T3#
Bokhchuud misses the shot to the body.
Luciano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Luciano misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Bokhchuud counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Luciano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Bokhchuud decides to stand back up. Bokhchuud steps back and let's Luciano get back to his feet.
A jab from Luciano does it's job there.#CUT#That has opened up Khuchtei Bokhchuud's cut even more.
Bokhchuud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Luciano throws a hook but Bokhchuud blocks it.
Bokhchuud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Bokhchuud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Antonio Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bokhchuud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano moves out of range as Bokhchuud throws a body kick.
Bokhchuud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luciano throws out the jab.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Bokhchuud slips the punch.#T4#
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Bokhchuud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bokhchuud throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bokhchuud takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bokhchuud moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Bokhchuud wants to counter the offense by Luciano and move into the clinch position.
Bokhchuud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bokhchuud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bokhchuud is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Luciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Bokhchuud counters with a shoot takedown. Luciano fights it but they end up in guard.
Luciano seems keen to control Bokhchuud's posture.#SU2#
Bokhchuud gets to his feet - Luciano follows without any prompting.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bokhchuud throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bokhchuud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Antonio Luciano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khuchtei Bokhchuud's cut.
That's time! Luciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Luciano misses with a hook.
Luciano slips under a jab from Bokhchuud.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Bokhchuud ducks down to avoid it.
Bokhchuud wants to counter the offense by Luciano and move into the clinch position.
Bokhchuud throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Antonio Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Luciano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bokhchuud under the eye.
Bokhchuud moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Bokhchuud misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bokhchuud.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Bokhchuud steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a hook. Bokhchuud ducked under it nicely.
Luciano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bokhchuud tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Luciano defends well and Bokhchuud ends up having to push Luciano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Luciano lands a big right hand that sends Bokhchuud crashing to the mat! Luciano stays standing though and waves Bokhchuud back to his feet!#ROC#Bokhchuud is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Khuchtei Bokhchuud's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luciano looks to land a left hand but Bokhchuud moved out of range nicely.
Luciano sets himself, and Bokhchuud steps forward looking for the clinch! Luciano avoids it this time.
Bokhchuud is still on wobbly legs! Can Luciano finish him?
Bokhchuud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luciano throws out the jab.
Bokhchuud connects with a leg kick.
A big right from Luciano misses.
And Bokhchuud tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bokhchuud fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Luciano checks it well.
Bokhchuud seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Bokhchuud defending well as Luciano loads up on a big left hand.
Bokhchuud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Bokhchuud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Bokhchuud.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Bokhchuud moves away and avoids it.
Luciano misses with a hook. Bokhchuud ducked under it nicely.
Bokhchuud let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Luciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bokhchuud can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud just misses with a punch to the body.
Bokhchuud throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#KD#
Luciano sends Bokhchuud crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Luciano is motioning to the referee to let Bokhchuud up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bokhchuud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luciano cracks Bokhchuud with a left hook right on the temple and Bokhchuud goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Luciano lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Bokhchuud is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Luciano!
A relieved looking Antonio Luciano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Khuchtei Bokhchuud stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ð¡Ð°Ð¹Ð½ Ð±Ð°Ð¹Ð½Ð° "Sain baina"-Translation well Shit!'.

Event: WVT 136: Ihantala v Mathieu
Date: Jul 28, 2023

#R1#
Archer throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Archer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Archer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD2#
Luciano cracks Archer with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Archer looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Luciano finish him? #ROC2#Archer is rocked!
Archer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer lands a nice hook to Luciano's body. Luciano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh Archer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Archer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Archer pushes Luciano up against the cage in a clinch.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano gets through Archer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Luciano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luciano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Luciano lands a left hand.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Archer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Archer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Archer seems to have got his legs back now.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Luciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Archer effectively controlling the action here.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Archer is looking to control Luciano's arms but Luciano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Archer has his back to the cage.
Archer lands with a right to the head.
Archer misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Archer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Archer.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Luciano lands a right hand.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Luciano.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Archer.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Archer misses with some punches.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano takes a shot to the head.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Archer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Archer.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer misses with some punches.
Archer misses with some punches.
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Luciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Archers head.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
Luciano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Archer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Luciano can turn it around.
Archer tries to throw a body punch but Luciano avoids it by throwing Archer back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Archer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Archer.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer blocking some punches.
Archer stalls. #T4#
Archer lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer lands a hook that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Archer working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
Luciano misses with a knee strike.
Archer lands with a left to the head.
Luciano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano misses with a knee strike.
Archer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer lands with a light punch inside.
Archer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luciano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jonathan Archer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Archer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Archer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Archer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luciano throws out the jab.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Antonio Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Antonio Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Archer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Archer rushes Luciano and presses him up against the cage.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Luciano.
Archer lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Luciano is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
Luciano blocking some punches.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luciano working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Archer lands a shoulder strike.
Luciano is still on wobbly legs! Can Archer finish him?
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano seems to have recovered his senses.
Archer leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Archer lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Luciano.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Archer lands a nice uppercut.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
Archer taking a breather.
Archer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Archer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Archer slowing the pace effectively.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer works on Luciano's body with a couple of short punches.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Archer stalling in the clinch but Luciano improves position.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Luciano controls the action.
Luciano misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Archer on the inside.
Luciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Luciano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano misses with a knee to the head.
Luciano blocks a body shot from Archer.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Archer scores with a shoulder strike.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer stalling in the clinch but Luciano improves position.
Jonathan Archer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Archer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Archer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Archer.
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Luciano.
A short right from Archer.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Archer is looking to control Luciano's arms but Luciano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Archer has his back to the cage.
Luciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Luciano.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Archer lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Luciano.
Archer working aggressively here.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Nice body punch from Archer.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
Luciano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
Archer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Luciano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Archer's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
Archer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Archer scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Archer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Archer scores with a nice right hand.
Luciano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Archer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
Luciano lands a big right hand that sends Archer crashing to the mat! Luciano stays standing though and waves Archer back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Luciano drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Archer swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Luciano's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Archer!

Event: WVT 128: Sector v Custer
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1##CL#
Lewis closes the distance and clinches.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Luciano gets through Lewis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Lewis is trying to stall.
Lewis taking a breather.
Maybe Lewis would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Lewis misses with some punches.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Luciano lands an uppercut.#TD#
Lewis has Luciano pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lewis pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Luciano tumbling to the mat - Lewis dives into Luciano's guard.
Lewis stopping the sweep attempt from Luciano.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Luciano looking for a sweep. Not yet Luciano, not yet. #T1#
Luciano is trying to control the position but Lewis postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luciano pulls Lewis in close to prevent any damage.
Lewis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lewis working away.#SUB#
Lewis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Luciano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Luciano is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Lewis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Luciano rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lewis's guard! Nice work there by Luciano! #T2#
Luciano works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Lewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Luciano controlling the action here.
Luciano wants to free his trapped foot but Lewis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Luciano wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy. #T3#
Lewis tries to get to full guard but Luciano has control of the leg.
Lewis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Lewis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Luciano defends it easily.
Luciano wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Lewis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Luciano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Luciano has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Luciano trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Luciano tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard.
Luciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lewis is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Lewis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Derrick Lewis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Luciano throws a hook but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lewis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Lewis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Lewis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lewis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Lewis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lewis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lewis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Lewis 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Derrick Lewis has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lewis.
Lewis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Luciano defends well and Lewis ends up having to push Luciano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis wants to stall.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land. #T1#
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Lewis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lewis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Luciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Luciano trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Luciano stopping the sweep attempt from Lewis.
Lewis trying to control the position.
Lewis can't keep his opponent in guard - Luciano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lewis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Lewis gets full guard.#SUB#
Lewis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luciano is aware though and is defending well.
Luciano wants to pass the guard but Lewis is keeping the position.
Luciano wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Luciano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lewis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Luciano wants to pass the guard but Lewis is keeping the position.#SUB#
Lewis is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Lewis is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Luciano has his hands clasped together but Lewis extends and breaks Luciano's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lewis.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derrick Lewis!

Event: RISE 181
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Luciano throws a hook but Machine blocks it.#CL#
Luciano tries to keep at a distance but Machine has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike.
I was talking to Machine's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Machine.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Luciano misses with a knee to the head.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machine blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Machine. #T1#
Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Machine seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Luciano can turn it around.
Machine blocking some punches.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
A shot in the inside from Luciano.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike.
Luciano blocks the elbow strike.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine.
Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Luciano avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow.
Luciano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short left from Luciano. #T2#
Luciano lands a nice uppercut.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Luciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Luciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Luciano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Luciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Machine lands an elbow inside.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow.
Luciano avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine.
Luciano blocks the elbow strike.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Luciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machine blocking some punches.
Machine blocking some punches.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luciano.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luciano misses with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Luciano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine. #T4#
Luciano misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Luciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine.
Luciano tries to land a knee to the head but Machine blocks with his arms.
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano lands with a light punch inside.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Luciano dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Luciano dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Luciano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Luciano tests Machine's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Alexis Machine has been cut.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD2#
Luciano drops Machine with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Machine looks back up at him and smiles so Luciano waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Machine is rocked!
Luciano throws a hook but Machine blocks it.
Oh Machine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Machine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Machine seems to have got his legs back now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luciano blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Luciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Machine.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luciano.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Luciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short left from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Antonio Luciano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machine takes a shot to the head.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano taking a breather.
Machine lands an elbow inside that Luciano shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machine blocking some punches.
Luciano dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Luciano's defenses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Machine.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Luciano stalling.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Luciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Luciano lands an uppercut.#CUT2#Alexis Machine's cut is getting worse.
Machine blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Luciano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Luciano avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Machine.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Luciano avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Luciano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Luciano tries a knee to the head but Machine blocks it.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
Luciano blocks the elbow strike.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine.
Luciano lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Nice elbow from Machine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Machine.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machine blocking some punches.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Luciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow.
Nice elbow from Machine.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Luciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A knee to the head by Luciano.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Antonio Luciano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexis Machine's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.#CL#
Machine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Luciano, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Machine.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
Luciano lands an elbow inside.
Machine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Luciano dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine lands an elbow that stopped Luciano in his tracks for a moment.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machine blocking some punches.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Machine.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Alexis Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Luciano lands an uppercut.
Luciano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Machine blocks an uppercut.
Luciano takes an elbow to the temple.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
Luciano avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Luciano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Luciano.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow.
Luciano avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
Luciano avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luciano's brow.
A short right from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Luciano lands with a light punch inside.
Luciano blocks the elbow strike.
Luciano working aggressively here. #T4#
Luciano takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Luciano gets through Machine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Luciano blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
Luciano dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine pushes off an throws an elbow but Luciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Machine lands a nice elbow.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Luciano.
Well Luciano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Luciano!
Antonio Luciano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 169
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Hohol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hohol moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Hohol rushes Luciano and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Hohol.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Hohol.
Hohol blocking some punches.
Hohol has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Luciano after a bit of a struggle.
Luciano prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short left from Luciano.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hohol backwards.
Luciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Hohol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hohol changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Luciano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Honza Hohol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano cracks Hohol with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#Hohol is rocked!
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Hohol appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oh Hohol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hohol circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Luciano. Hohol falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Luciano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Luciano!
A victorious Antonio Luciano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 160
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1##KD2#
Christ drops Luciano with a beautiful combination! Luciano stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Christ is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Luciano is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Antonio Luciano has been cut.
Christ lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Luciano falls backwards - clearly groggy! Christ dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jehu Christ!
Jehu Christ seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 149
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Welch counters with a stiff right hand.
Welch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Welch.
Welch slips a jab from Luciano.#KD2#
Welch lands a left and a right that send Luciano crashing to the mat, dazed. Welch thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Luciano is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh Luciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Welch cracks Luciano with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Welch!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Paul Welch made sure he mentioned Bondi MMA ðŸï¸, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: RISE 146
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Ryan saw that one coming.
Ryan scores with a decent looking hook.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Ryan blocks a jab.
Luciano throws a lazy uppercut
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryan lands with a hook. Luciano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#Luciano is rocked!
Luciano throws a right hand that misses
and Ryan counters with a big left hand that crumples Luciano! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gord Ryan!
A relieved looking Gord Ryan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland 214
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Gianni paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Gianni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gianni.
Gianni connects with the punch.
Banito Gianni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gianni throws a combination that misses
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
Gianni looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Gianni. Those never looked like landing.
Luciano lands with a cross.
Gianni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gianni throws a combination that misses
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gianni throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gianni definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gianni lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Luciano backs up against the cage.
Luciano sizes up Gianni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Banito Gianni has been cut.
Gianni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
A little feinted left hand from Gianni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Gianni misses.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Gianni lands with a cross.
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Gianni moves away and avoids it.
Gianni slips a jab from Luciano.#T1#
Jab by Luciano.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Gianni has knocked Luciano down with a huge combo! Gianni steps away and waves a wobbly Luciano back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Luciano is rocked!
Luciano misses the jab.
Luciano is still on wobbly legs! Can Gianni finish him?
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Gianni looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
Gianni throws a series of punches but Luciano avoids them all with ease.
Luciano seems to have recovered his senses.
Gianni throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gianni.
Luciano cracks Gianni with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gianni misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Gianni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD2#
Luciano cracks Gianni with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Luciano has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gianni to stand back up!#ROC2#Gianni is rocked!
Luciano throws the left hand but Gianni avoids the punch easily.
Gianni throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Gianni falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Antonio Luciano!
A victorious Antonio Luciano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 194
Date: Sep 25, 2022

#R1#
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Schwarzschild fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Luciano misses with a hook. Schwarzschild ducked under it nicely.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luciano with a jab.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Schwarzschild.
Antonio Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzschild avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schwarzschild is looking to counter the offense by Luciano and move into the clinch.
Luciano throws a hook but Schwarzschild avoids it easily.
Luciano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schwarzschild.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target. #T1#
Schwarzschild lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Luciano throws a poor cross that misses
and Schwarzschild counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schwarzschild.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Schwarzschild sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schwarzschild throws the kick towards the body but Luciano avoids it.
Luciano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luciano keeps the fight on the outside.
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schwarzschild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luciano with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.#T2#
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Schwarzschild saw that one coming.
Schwarzschild is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Luciano.
Schwarzschild throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Luciano's head.
Luciano might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Schwarzschild moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Schwarzschild fails to land.
Schwarzschild misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schwarzschild misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luciano wants to get back to striking at distance but Schwarzschild won't allow it.
Schwarzschild blocks an uppercut.
Schwarzschild struggles to land a body shot inside as Luciano controls his hands.
Schwarzschild lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Luciano.
Schwarzschild lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Luciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Nice body punch from Schwarzschild.
A right hook to the body lands for Schwarzschild.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schwarzschild creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luciano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Luciano tries a body shot but Schwarzschild blocks it.
Schwarzschild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Schwarzschild seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Luciano can turn it around.
Schwarzschild lands an uppercut.
Luciano lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Schwarzschild prevents a body shot from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luciano lands a left hand.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schwarzschild backwards.
Luciano prevents a body shot from Schwarzschild.
A short body shot lands from Schwarzschild as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schwarzschild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schwarzschild stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schwarzschild as Luciano tries to tie him up.
Schwarzschild pushes Luciano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schwarzschild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luciano wants to break free but Schwarzschild has control.
Schwarzschild lands a right hand.
Luciano working hard to break the clinch.
Luciano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schwarzschild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schwarzschild lands an elbow inside that Luciano shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Antonio Luciano has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schwarzschild. #BC2#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schwarzschild takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Schwarzschild rushes Luciano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Schwarzschild dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Luciano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target. #KD#
Schwarzschild drops Luciano with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Luciano looks back up at him and smiles so Schwarzschild waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Luciano is rocked!
Luciano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Schwarzschild counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schwarzschild.
Luciano is still on wobbly legs! Can Schwarzschild finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Luciano.
Schwarzschild scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schwarzschild has Luciano pressed against the cage, preventing Luciano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Schwarzschild throws a big uppercut that drops Luciano! More strikes from Schwarzschild and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Luciano lies dazed against the cage as Schwarzschild celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Schwarzschild!
A very excited looking Karl Schwarzschild made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Highland 186
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Cane shoots and misses
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like JIggabo Cane has been cut.
Luciano shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Cane takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Luciano sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Cane bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Luciano!
Our winner, Antonio Luciano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Highland 177
Date: Jul 22, 2022

#R1#
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Zajac.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Zajac moved out of range.
Zajac with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zajac.
Luciano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luciano misses with a hook. Zajac ducked under it nicely.
Zajac moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
A little jabbing left from Zajac on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Zajac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Luciano misses.
And Zajac tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Zajac misses.#T1#
Zajac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luciano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Luciano. #KD#
Luciano lands a left and a right that send Zajac crashing to the mat, dazed. Luciano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Jan Zajac has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano looks to land a left hand but Zajac moved out of range nicely.
Zajac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Zajac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zajac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luciano defends it well.#T2#
Luciano misses with a hook. Zajac ducked under it nicely.
Zajac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Zajac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Antonio Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Luciano cracks Zajac with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zajac looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Luciano finish him? #ROC#Zajac is rocked!
Crack! Luciano connects with the perfect overhand right and Zajac falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Luciano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Luciano!
Antonio Luciano thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TR69
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Partanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Partanen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Partanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partanen throws out the jab.
Partanen throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
Luciano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Partanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Luciano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Partanen's hands.
Partanen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Luciano throws a right hand that misses
and Partanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Partanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Partanen.
As Partanen looks to move away, Luciano throws a big counter combo but Partanen just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Luciano cracks Partanen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Luciano has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Partanen to stand back up!#ROC#Partanen is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Hemmo Partanen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Luciano finish him?
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Partanen seems to have recovered his senses.
Partanen stuns Luciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Luciano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Partanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Partanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.#T1#
Partanen throws a sloppy body shot
and Luciano counters with a big left hand that crumples Partanen! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Luciano!
A victorious Antonio Luciano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TR66
Date: Jun 01, 2022

#R1#
Cox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Cox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Cox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cox throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Brutus Cox has been cut.
Cox moves away from the strike by Luciano.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cox! But no joy.
Luciano works Cox's body with a nice hook.
Luciano throws a jab when Cox was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD#
Luciano lands a big uppercut and Cox crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cox looks OK. Luciano waves Cox back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Luciano cracks Cox with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Luciano has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cox to stand back up!#ROC#Cox is rocked!
Antonio Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Luciano engages and cracks Cox with a massive lead left hook - Cox tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Luciano is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Luciano!
A very excited looking Antonio Luciano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TR61 Frost V Luciano
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Frost wants to clinch.
Luciano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luciano misses with a left hand
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Frost scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luciano in his tracks.
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frost counters with a left to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Frost 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Luciano lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Darren Frost has been cut.#T1#
Frost wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Luciano misses.
Frost drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Luciano right on the button. Luciano goes down! Frost follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Frost gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Frost!
Darren Frost is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Darren Frost thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TR46: Smoking On The Red
Date: Apr 13, 2022

#R1#
Ruas misses with a takedown attempt
letting Luciano counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Rickson Ruas has been cut.
Luciano throws a hook but Ruas blocks it.
Ruas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruas has his takedown stuffed
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Antonio Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Ruas.
Ruas shoots and misses
and Luciano counters with a big left hand that crumples Ruas! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Luciano!
Antonio Luciano retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Antonio Luciano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TR34: Shaqtin’ A Fool
Date: Mar 16, 2022

#R1#
Pitts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pitts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HB Training center in the buildup to the fight.
Luciano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pitts.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luciano! But no joy.
Pitts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Pitts does it's job there.
Luciano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pitts's hands.
Luciano cracks Pitts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Arm Pitts has been cut.
Luciano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pitts.
Pitts is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Pitts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Pitts slips under a jab.#T1#
Luciano takes one to the side of the head.
Pitts throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Pitts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#Pitts is rocked!
Luciano cracks Pitts with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Luciano!
Antonio Luciano is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Antonio Luciano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TR26: Humpday Grumpday
Date: Mar 03, 2022

#R1#
Banner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Luciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Banner swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Luciano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Banner misses the jab.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
A big right from Luciano misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner.
Banner has his takedown stuffed
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Banner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Banner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banner's coach down at Monkey Business was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Banner's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Luciano throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Banner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Banner misses with a combination
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banner throws a combination that misses
and Luciano scores with a counter punch that sends Banner to the canvas! Luciano smells blood - he's punishing Banner with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Banner has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Luciano!
During a confident post fight interview, Antonio Luciano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TR19: O Brother Luciano
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Ruas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ruas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luciano defends it nicely.
Ruas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Luciano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ruas scrambles back to his feet.
Luciano scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Rickson Ruas has been cut.#TD2#
Ruas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Luciano's half guard.#SUB2#
Ruas seems to be looking for submissions.
Luciano is looking for a sweep. Ruas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Luciano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruas.
Luciano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruas on the ground.
Ruas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luciano's head. #T1#
Ruas not doing much here.
Ruas is looking to take a break and control but Luciano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ruas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Ruas maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Luciano could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ruas has cracked it and Luciano is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ruas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rickson Ruas!
Rickson Ruas is the new middleweight champion!

Event: TR15: Wanna See A Dead Body?
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Luciano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#It looks like So Lo Kyu has been cut.
Kyu throws a sloppy body shot
and Luciano counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Kyu badly! He tries to strike back but Luciano puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Kyu out cold! Oh man, Kyu will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Antonio Luciano!
A very excited looking Antonio Luciano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TR12: Dropping Bodies
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1#
Crazyhorse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luciano but Luciano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crazyhorse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Crazyhorse ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Crazyhorse misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Luciano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Crazyhorse! Luciano lets Crazyhorse back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like James Crazyhorse has been cut.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luciano as he jumps to the side.
Antonio Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse misses with a takedown
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Crazyhorse is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crazyhorse misses with a takedown
and Luciano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crazyhorse looks winded!
Luciano steps in with a hook that catches Crazyhorse right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Luciano follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Crazyhorse looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Luciano!
A very excited looking Antonio Luciano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TR06: Rolling 60s
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Kennedy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano counters with a left to the body.
Luciano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kennedy back to the cage. Luciano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kennedy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Luciano momentarily.
Kennedy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Kennedy throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kennedy. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kennedy swings widly with a right hand
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
A big left from Kennedy misses.
Kennedy throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Kennedy just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kennedy throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Kennedy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Luciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Kennedy misses its intended target.
Kennedy swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
Kennedy throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Kennedy missing with a left hand there. Luciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano thuds his right hand into Kennedy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reuben Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy throws a sloppy body shot
and Luciano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#KD#
Luciano drops Kennedy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kennedy looks back up at him and smiles so Luciano waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Kennedy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Kennedy's jaw. Kennedy's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Luciano does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Luciano!
A relieved looking Antonio Luciano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
Scruton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Scruton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Luciano defends well and Scruton ends up having to push Luciano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Luciano is looking to counter punch.
Luciano catches Scruton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#Scruton is rocked!
Luciano circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Scruton to the canvas! Scruton doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Luciano keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Luciano!

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